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Recovery groups locked out during crisis
Pandemic is severe test for 12-steppers
While many agencies across the state and county are focused on the physical and financial impact of the COVID-19 virus, the mental health of the county’s 1.36 million residents is just as …
Governor Cuomo moves presidential primary date as COVID-19 cases top 52,000 statewide, 5,550 in Nassau
Governor Cuomo has moved the presidential primary date from April 28 to June 23 because, he said, of concern over possible COVID-19 spread during the primary. The move came Saturday as coronavirus …
Malverne community leaders find alternatives to village-wide events
This Saturday, the Village of Malverne had numerous village-wide events lined up for people of all ages. However, the coronavirus outbreak put a halt to those plans. Community leaders have found …
Doctors, health experts focus on the physical, mental toll of the coronavirus
Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.
Uptick of coronavirus cases in Malverne
Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett announced on Tuesday that the Village of Malverne has three confirmed cases of coronavirus. The announcement came shortly after county reported nearly 3,000 cases as of …
Businesses keep their chins up
Malverne, West Hempstead storeowners hope to stay afloat amid closures
Malverne and West Hempstead businesses owners have acknowledged feeling the adverse effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Many of them say they began to notice a decline in customers even before Gov. …
Annual food drive hits pause
Malverne churchgoers' moving truck full of provisions gets delayed
For the past nine years, Rob and Mary Hallam, members of the Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne, have held a food drive at their Lynbrook home for people in need. It usually takes place in …
Town Sanitary District No. 6 changes collection schedule
The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 6 is changing its trash collection schedule amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a flier sent to residents over the weekend, district officials said …
Social services to county: We’re still open
Nassau County’s social services are open for business, despite the current challenges. That was County Executive Laura Curran’s message as she gave updates on the current COVID-19 …
Malverne, West Hempstead reacts to closure of all barber shops, nail/hair salons, tattoo parlors
Governor Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter Friday morning ordering all barber shops, nail and hair salons, and tattoo parlors to close, effective March 21 at 8 p.m. The governor tweeted the …
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .